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Toy Safety

21 November 2011

As you search for the perfect gifts for your little ones this holiday season, make sure you inspect toys for safety. Start by reading the labels on all stuffed toys, games and dolls. Look for the mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory like UL or ETL, which means the toy has been tested for safety. Also, make sure your child is the right age to play with the toy. Click here to learn more tips on how to choose safe toys for your kids.

Whether you are cooking the turkey or baking the pumpkin pie, keep safety top of mind in the kitchen this holiday season. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires, but the Home Safety Council offers simple cooking and fire safety tips to help prevent a holiday mishap. Remember to always stay near the stove when cooking and keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from the stove. Click here for more cooking safety tips.

As your holiday calendar starts to fill up, make sure you arrange for a trusted babysitter to keep your children safe while you enjoy the festivities. Choose a babysitter recommended by a trusted source such as a relative or a close friend. Also, request references for the babysitter you are considering and speak to them before leaving your children. Click here to learn more about how to choose a babysitter and keep your children safe while you are away.